Date: 10/06/2015
Number: 1
I had around 70 caterpillars this year but so far only one chrysalis has survived, a female. It is due to the gnat/flies that use them as hosts. I have just started to bring the chrysalis inside once they have formed to try and prevent further infestation.
I have a picture of the infested chrysalis.
I still have 14 more caterpillars on my milkweed plants.
I will post another with my makeshift holder for the chrysalis that I am bringing in. I hope it's not too late because those nasty flies were on him 2 days in s row now.
Niceville, FL
Latitude: 30.6 Longitude: -86.5
Observed by: Wendy
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